Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and organised Clinical Trial Coordinator to join the multidisciplinary team at the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, supporting the delivery of innovative clinical research in neuromuscular diseases.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of clinical trials, working across the Centre and the Clinical Research Facility at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. You will play a key role in coordinating studies, ensuring they are delivered to high standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
The role offers the chance to develop your experience in trial coordination, including exposure to advanced and gene therapy studies, within a supportive and collaborative research environment.
We are looking for someone with experience in clinical research, strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities, who can manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
- Interview Date Thursday 16 July 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of clinical trials within the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, ensuring studies are set up, conducted and closed in line with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
You will support all stages of the research pathway, including study set-up, approvals, amendments, and ongoing study management, working closely with investigators, multidisciplinary teams and external partners. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date trial documentation, systems and databases, always ensuring data quality and compliance.
The role involves facilitating audits and inspections, contributing to continuous improvement of research processes, and supporting the delivery of studies to agreed timelines and targets. You will also contribute to the sharing of best practice across local and national research networks.
This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will need to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and use your initiative to solve problems and support the smooth running of studies. A proactive approach to learning and development is essential to ensure knowledge of research regulations and processes remains up to date.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To ensure any trials within the post holders remit, carried out in the Clinical Trials Unit are properly conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance Framework and are compliant with the EU directive for clinical trials. (There can be multiple trials at any given time, in various stages of preparation, inception and completion.)
- All events pertaining to the treatment of said patients are reported in the agreed timeframes to relevant external trials organisations.
Person specification
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent inter personal skills
- Ability to communicate well (written and verbally)
- Advanced IT skills, specifically in database management and use of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to use computer software to create and/or develop reporting tools
- Clear and legible handwriting
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise regarding the mandatory standards regarding conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP/Research Governance Framework/EU Directive/Data Protection Act)
- Understanding of Trust confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to coordinate collection of data to agreed timescales
- As a line manager, ability to handle Human Resources issues
Desirable
- Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials
- Experience of patient management systems i.e. eRecord and electronic data capture systems
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience/training or experience of working in clinical research with experience of conducting a research project
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
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This advert is for Clinical Trial Coordinator with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 21 months (from date of appointment). The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.
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